HR Assistant

The HR Assistant report and provides high‑quality, confidential administrative and business support to the Chief People Officer. The role has a strong focus on supporting tactical HR engagement activities and selected marketing initiatives. This position requires exceptional organization, sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions in a fast‑paced environment.

In addition, the role occasionally helps prepare Board and Executive documentation (including Board Notes), coordinating meetings, recording minutes, and ensuring actions are accurately tracked and delivered.

Location: Hybrid role in Daventry. Requires one day per week at the office, and once a month travel to London.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

HR Engagement \& Business Support

• Support the delivery of tactical HR engagement activities, including employee communications, engagement initiatives, and wellbeing programmes


• Assist with the planning and coordination of HR events, briefings, workshops, and engagement campaign


• Arrange travel, accommodation and related logistics


• Support HR operational processes such as onboarding activities, induction coordination, and preparation of employee communications.


• Collate and prepare engagement‑related data, feedback, and materials to support HR initiatives and reporting.


• Manage and oversee the HR project and priorities plan, liaising with our HR leads to ensure that actions are complete and timelines are met.

• Provide administrative and coordination support for marketing and internal communication activities


• Assist with coordination, approvals, and scheduling content across internal and external channels (e.g. intranet, newsletters, social media, website)


• Support the organizations marketing campaigns, events, promotions, and corporate communications


• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure materials are delivered accurately, professionally, and on time

Essential

• Proven experience as a executive administrator, PA, or HR officer/support role.


• Experience supporting Executive‑level stakeholders and Boards.


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in supporting HR and/or marketing activities.


• Experience preparing Board packs, Board Notes, and taking formal minutes.


• A relevant qualification in business administration, HR, marketing, or equivalent.

• Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail.


• Confident, professional communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.


• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines.


• High levels of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.


• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple disciplines.


• Collaborative, with the confidence to work closely with Executives and challenge appropriately.

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